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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37918

Knox County · Knoxville, TN

Typical home value

$333,439[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+8.9%
10-year / yr
+8.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+17.4%
vs metro
+3.1%
vs state
+26.0%
ZIP 37918 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37918 in TN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 37918 is worth $333,439 — 3.1% above the Knoxville, TN median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,546 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,546[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,486[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Knox County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
45,971[3]
Median household income
$69,752[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Knox County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,491[5]
Moved in
14,671
Moved out
13,180

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1
  • Tennessee Virtual Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Union County

    1,947 students

  • Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Knox County

    1,296 students

  • Tennessee Virtual Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–9 · Union County

    914 students

  • Brickey McCloud Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Knox County

    859 students

  • Gresham Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Knox County

    801 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$18,554

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,686
Loan principal$266,751
Down payment$66,688
Total interest paid$340,227

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.35
Monthly cost to own$2,089
Monthly rent$1,546

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
41st percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37918?
The typical home in 37918 is worth $333,439, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37918?
Home values in 37918 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 8.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 37918?
A typical home in 37918 rents for about $1,546 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 37918?
The effective property tax rate in 37918 is 0.4% — roughly $1,486 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37918?
ZIP code 37918 has a population of 45,971 and a median household income of $69,752.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lenoir City, TN

    Typical home
    $335,064
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Clinton, TN

    Typical home
    $335,091
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Kingston, TN

    Typical home
    $330,882
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Plainview, TN

    Typical home
    $330,342
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Rockford, TN

    Typical home
    $337,956
    Gross yield
  • Blaine, TN

    Typical home
    $328,046
    Gross yield

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